Apple Orchard

Featured as our September 2013 Recipe of the Month, apples from Jordan’s orchards take center stage. Kevin’s favorite apple is Haralson, which is a perfect fit for this apple crisp. Haralson’s have a mildly tart flavor, and hold their shape and texture in baking. Top this off with a cinnamon ice cream. Yum!

We are so excited to announce another apple season at Minnesota Harvest, under new management! K2 Management is none other than our very own innkeeper Kevin Knox, and former innkeeper (when Nicolin Mansion was known as the Nicolin Inn), Kevin Breeggemann!

They are kicking off the season with the Blessing of the Blossoms event on Sunday, May 22nd beginning at 2:00 p.m. Bring a picnic lunch and a blanket, and enjoy an afternoon of live music amongst the apple blossoms.

Kevin (Knox) was great friends with Topper Sponsel, and along with his family, this event is in honor of and in tribute to Topper! We are hoping for Topper’s spirit to be present amongst us as we bless the blossoms for a truly spectacular season at the orchard.

Thank you to everyone who participated and celebrated with us at the Blessing of the Blossoms. Our blessings go to those affected by the tornado that occurred as our event began, including Kevin Breeggemann’s brother in Golden Valley.

It’s apple time in Minnesota – and we’ve got a great selection of orchards here in Jordan. One of the most unique is Jim’s Apple Farm, which not only carries a large variety of pre-picked apples, but also boasts of being Minnesota’s largest candy store. With a barn full of every type of candy imaginable, from those hard to find classics to the latest sweet treat, you’ll find it here. A large number of varieties is Jim’s specialty – 87 kinds of licorice, 67 kinds of root beer – and the number posted outside is always growing. But they don’t stop at apples and candy. There is a fantastic bakery baking up pies and strudels – and a pie light outside let’s you know when the ovens are filling the barn with a heavenly aroma. And there are shelf upon shelf full of every preserve or pickled food you can think of. And there’s more – Pumpkins and Gourds. And at great prices – any gourd is $1.49, and any pumpkin is $3.98. And not just the standard orange fare – but white, and blue, and knobby ones that look like they are covered with peanuts. You’ve just got to stop by!